Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Janna Co ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://jannaco.co/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Happy Pub Day to Katie Risor’s Welcome to the Forest: The Lake Trip!](https://jannaco.co/welcome-to-the-forest-the-lake-trip-pub-day/) - I’m happy to celebrate the publication of Welcome to the Forest: The Lake Trip by Katie Risor, out today from Andrews McMeel Publishing. This early reader graphic novel is perfect for readers who love the gentle worlds of Studio Ghibli, cozy comics, and collectible characters in the spirit of Brambly Hedge and Calico Critters. At - [Eisner Nomination for Best Publication for Early Readers 2026](https://jannaco.co/faraway-forest-wallys-route-eisner-nominee/) - Debbie Fong's The Faraway Forest: Wally's Route (Chronicle Books) has been nominated for a 2026 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Publication for Early Readers. The Eisners are the most prestigious honor in comics and graphic novels, presented each year at San Diego Comic-Con. Wally's Route is the first book in The Faraway Forest - [New Graphic Novel Deal with Reycraft](https://jannaco.co/new-graphic-novel-deal-with-reycraft/) - I'm happy to share that Bumble Brothers Halloween Superheroes, written by Steve Metzger and illustrated by Brian Schatell, has sold to Reycraft. The fourth book in the Bumble Brothers series, this one centers on a typically silly Halloween adventure! The Bumble Brothers are ready for trick-or-treating... but Christopher is not so sure he’s ready for - [2026.06.20: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel – Free Masterclass](https://jannaco.co/2026-06-20-how-to-launch-your-graphic-novel-free-masterclass/) - WHAT: How to Launch Your Graphic Novel free online masterclass WHEN: 1 pm ET, Saturday, June 20, 2026 WHERE: On Zoom -- click here to RSVP On Saturday June 20th, I’m teaching a free masterclass for creators launching graphic novels and illustrated books for kids and teens. The framework I'll be teaching applies to all types - [Graphic Novel Deal with Papercutz](https://jannaco.co/woodland-hills-graphic-novel-deal-with-papercutz/) - I'm pleased to share that Woodland Hills, the debut graphic novel by Josh Smeaton, has sold to Papercutz. It was originally sold to Pixel + Ink, which "changed business direction" and cancelled the project. It's so great that Woodland Hills found a new home! Niles is a prickly, lonely skunk who has never quite fit - [Two-Book Graphic Novel Deal with Andrews McMeel](https://jannaco.co/curses-chelsea-carr-two-book-graphic-novel-deal-with-andrews-mcmeel/) - I'm happy to share that Curses, by author-illustrator Chelsea Carr, has sold to Andrews McMeel in a two-book deal. After 500 years of losing her temper — and occasionally turning people into animals — Wilma the witch is forced to make a fresh start in Happy Hollow, a relentlessly cheerful town where conflict is strictly - [New York Times Bestseller, June 2026](https://jannaco.co/karens-surprise-shauna-grant-new-york-times-bestseller-june-2026/) - Shauna J. Grant’s Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen’s Surprise (Scholastic) has debuted on the New York Times bestseller list, landing at #7 on the Graphic Books and Manga list for June 2026 — its first month on the list. Karen’s Surprise is the twelfth graphic novel in the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series, which Shauna adapted from the - [Preorder Campaign for Debbie Fong’s The Faraway Forest: Hester’s Big Dream](https://jannaco.co/preorder-campaign-for-debbie-fongs-the-faraway-forest-hesters-big-dream/) - Debbie Fong is running a characteristically adorable preorder campaign for The Faraway Forest: Hester’s Big Dream, the second book in her early reader graphic novel series from Chronicle Books. Readers who preorder Hester’s Big Dream can fill out the form at www.thefarawayforest.com to receive a special Faraway Forest mailing that includes: a set of Hester - [My honest Publishing University review](https://jannaco.co/publishing-university-review/) - I had had a vague inkling of the existence of IBPA, the Independent Book Publishers Association, but hadn't thought much about them until I stumbled upon the website advertising their upcoming annual conference. Scrolling through the schedule, I saw sessions like: "The Ins and Outs of Book Distribution" Selling to Libraries: the Untapped Market Launch - [Big, Big, VERY BIG News](https://jannaco.co/big-big-very-big-news/) - 2020 is going to be a BIG YEAR for three reasons: Reason #1: “2020” sounds awesome. It’s alliterative and stands for perfect vision. Reason #2: According to the Chinese zodiac, 2020 is the year of the metal rat, which is supposed to be a particularly strong, prosperous, and lucky year. It’s an especially good year - [Kristen McLean Interview: The Future of Children's Book and Graphic Novel Publishing in the Covid-19 Era](https://jannaco.co/future-of-childrens-book-and-gn-publishing-in-covid-19-era/) - Last week I interviewed Kristen McLean, publishing industry analyst and VP of business development for market research firm NPD Group. She answered a lot of burning questions about what's happening in the children's book and graphic novel market right now, like: What's happened to book sales overall since the coronavirus crisis began? What's the biggest - [What To Do When You Have TOO MANY IDEAS](https://jannaco.co/what-to-do-when-you-have-too-many-ideas/) - How do you transform your creative chaos into something manageable? How do you distinguish the diamonds from the pea gravel? How do you know when it’s the right time to nurture an idea, and when it’s better to just leave it fallow? I struggled with these questions for a long, long time. When I left - [How to Find Time to Be Creative](https://jannaco.co/how-to-find-time-to-be-creative/) - Just a few days ago, a friend wrote to me, “How do I get rid of things on my plate that I don’t want to do? How do I prioritize?” Her questions echoed similar ones that many people have asked me. It seems like we’re living through an epidemic of busy-ness. In the midst of - [Getting Creative Work Done During a Time of Uncertainty and Stress](https://jannaco.co/getting-creative-work-done-during-a-time-of-uncertainty-and-stress/) - Creative work is hard. Even in the best of circumstances, it’s hard work translating your imagination and raw emotions and jumbled ideas into something structured and tangible, and then sharing it with the world. And right now, we’re not in the best of circumstances. In fact, it’s easy to say that our current circumstances feel - [Seeking Beta Readers for a Middle Grade Graphic Novel](https://jannaco.co/seeking-beta-readers-for-middle-grade-graphic-novel/) - I am working on publishing a graphic novel with my friend-client-crazy collaborator Misako Rocks! (Just so you know, I didn't put an exclamation mark at the end of that sentence -- it's part of Misako's name.) The process of publishing a graphic novel is loooooooong. First you come up with the idea, then you outline - [Kids Comics Unite Community Development and Marketing Internships!](https://jannaco.co/kids-comics-unite-internships/) - I am looking for Kids Comics Unite’s first “crew members” who will help me turn Kids Comics Unite into a website chock-full of resources, and continue growing and improving our fabulous community. You'll play a critical role in charting the future of KCU, and help create new programs that support all our members and leverage - [Praise for Kathlyn Kirkwood's Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round!](https://jannaco.co/praise-for-kathlyn-kirkwoods-aint-gonna-let-nobody-turn-me-round/) - A review of Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ’Round from Fabulous nonfiction children’s books you need on your bookshelf: Part Two by Pamela Kramer: This brilliant memoir-in-verse tells the moving story of how a nation learned to celebrate a hero. Through years of protests and petition, Kathlyn's story highlights the foot soldiers who fought to make - [KCU Logo Contest!](https://jannaco.co/kcu-logo-contest/) - Until now, Kids Comics Unite has been a private online community, but the next chapter in its existence will be a public website... loaded with useful resources for creators and professionals in the field of kids graphic novels. But before we launch the website, we want to shape a new visual identity for KCU! We - [2026-02-22: Meet the Smushkins Storytime by Claudia Rueda at the Eric Carle Museum](https://jannaco.co/2026-02-22-meet-the-smushkins-storytime-by-claudia-rueda-at-the-eric-carle-museum/) - This past Saturday, Claudia Rueda gave a "Meet the Smushkins" presentation at the Eric Carle Museum in Massachusetts. Her timing was perfect; the talk happened the day before the Noreaster hit New England! Claudia introduced each of the main characters... ... talked about their individual personalities ... ... and explained a bit about her creative - [Happy Pub Day! BABYSITTERS LITTLE SISTERS: KAREN'S PRIZE by Shauna J. Grant](https://jannaco.co/happy-pub-day-babysitters-little-sisters-karens-prize-by-shauna-j-grant/) - Happy Publication Day to Shauna J. Grant for her graphic novel adaptation of Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's Prize (from the original by Ann M. Martin)! Congrats to Shauna and the whole team at Scholastic! - ["A droll sequel… [with] a nuanced view of what it means to be a hero.” – Kirkus Reviews](https://jannaco.co/a-droll-sequel-with-a-nuanced-view-of-what-it-means-to-be-a-hero-kirkus-reviews/) - From Kirkus' review of Punycorn and the Princess of Thieves by Andi Watson: Multiple quests bring ogres, hooded necromancers, and unlikely heroes to Verdigris Forest, domain of the feared Robin, Princess of Thieves. In this follow-up to 2023’s Punycorn, our unicorn hero searches for a grimoire and mystical weapons, dubbed “Nosepicker” and “Spork of Slaughter,” - [Winner of the Panda Award 2025-2026](https://jannaco.co/winner-of-the-panda-award-2025-2026/) - Congrats to Lindsey Leigh for winning the Panda Award for best middle grade book for The Deep! - [A “No” That's Turned Into a $50K+ Kickstarter Campaign](https://jannaco.co/a-no-thats-turned-into-a-50k-kickstarter-campaign/) - If you are an industry person, you know that just because a creator has an agent, does not mean they will automatically get a book deal. I wish I had that kind of power, but alas, I do not. I represent Eric Stevenson and Elizabeth Jancewicz — the creative duo behind the touring band Pocket - [2026/04/12-16: Janna Co. at the Bologna Book Fair](https://jannaco.co/2026-04-12-16-janna-co-at-bologna-book-fair/) - Janna Co. at the Bologna Book Fair WHAT: The Bologna Book Fair 2026 WHEN: Sunday, April 12-Thursday, April 16, 2026 WHERE: Hall 30, Stand D30/E29/F27 (the Comics Corner) Click here to RSVP or learn more. I’m going to be exhibiting at the Bologna Book Fair for the first time, with a booth in the Comics - [2021/12/07: The Power of Humor in Picture Books](https://jannaco.co/dec-7-the-power-of-humor-in-picture-books/) - Discover the power of silliness with a guy who knows how to get eye-level with kids and make them chuckle in this free webinar offered by Benchmark Education. New York Times best-selling author Ed Masessa will show educators ways to use picture books to spark joyful engagement. He'll focus on his two recent laugh-out-loud picture - [2022/01/15: Kathlyn J. Kirkwood, author of Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round, signing in Parnassus Books](https://jannaco.co/jan-15-kathlyn-j-kirkwood-author-of-aint-gonna-let-nobody-turn-me-round-signing-in-parnassus-books/) - Parnassus Books is pleased to welcome Kathlyn J. Kirkwood, author of Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day for a signing of her debut memoir for children. Drop in any time between 2-3 PM central to meet Dr. Kirkwood and purchase a signed copy of Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn - [2022/02/05: All About Graphic Novels Day, with Writer and Illustrator Master Classes](https://jannaco.co/feb-5-all-about-graphic-novels-day-with-writer-and-illustrator-master-classes/) - 90 minute webinar panel with Megan Lloyd, Janna Morishima, and Kiara Valdez Exploring writing or illustrating a graphic novel? Already have one in progress? Just want to learn more about a growing segment of children’s publishing? Learn more in the webinar offered by SCBWI. In the morning panel middle-grade graphic novel author Megan Lloyd (Allergic, Scholastic, 2021), agent Janna - [2026/06/28: The Growing Demand for Kid-Friendly Manga: A Guide for Librarians panel](https://jannaco.co/2026-06-28-kid-friendly-manga/) - The Growing Demand for Kid-Friendly Manga: A Guide for Librarians panel HOSTED BY: The American Library Association WHEN: Sunday, June 28, 2026 WHERE: ALA Annual 2026, Chicago Click here to RSVP or learn more. Kid-friendly manga is one of the fastest-growing and most requested areas in children’s and middle grade collections—but it can also be - [School Library Journal review: Chibi Big Emotions (How to Draw Kawaii Manga series) by Misako Rocks!](https://jannaco.co/school-library-journal-review-chibi-big-emotions-how-to-draw-kawaii-manga-series-by-misako-rocks/) - School Library Journal review: Chibi Big Emotions (How to Draw Kawaii Manga series) by Misako Rocks!“Rocks! (Bounce Back) takes readers step-by-step through the process of illustrating chibi characters in this ­upbeat how-to book. Chibi is the ­Japanese word for small, and chibi characters are ­toddler-shaped, cute, and highly ­emotional. Artists often use chibi versions of - [ALA 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children: Wally's Route (The Faraway Forest series)](https://jannaco.co/ala-2025-best-graphic-novels-for-children-wallys-route-the-faraway-forest-series/) - ALA 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children: Wally’s Route (The Faraway Forest series)Congratulations to Debbie Fong and colorist Kayla Catanzaro for The Faraway Forest: Wally’s Route being included on the ALA 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children list! - [How to Draw Chibi with Misako Rocks!](https://jannaco.co/how-to-draw-chibi-with-misako/) - Congratulations to Misako Rocks! on the publication of the third book in her "How to Draw Kawaii Manga" series: CHIBI Big Emotions! I recently caught up with her about everything she's doing this year -- it's a whirlwind! You have a new book coming out, How to Draw Kawaii Manga: Chibi! Tell me a bit - ["A powerful graphic novel focused on five teens who have desperately crossed the border into the U.S." - Ms Magazine](https://jannaco.co/ms-magazine-unaccompanied-by-tracy-white/) - "This is a powerful graphic novel focused on five teens who have desperately crossed the border into the U.S. to better their own lives and those of their families. The author’s proceeds go to organizations supporting unaccompanied refugee minors." From Ms Magazine's "June 2023 Reads for the Rest of Us" on UNACCOMPANIED by Tracy White - [Featured Artists: Interview with Nico and Candy Robertson](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-nico-and-candy-robertson/) - Nico and Candy Robertson are a creative duo well-known Down Under for their adorably simple board book series Roobee Roo. But you might not know their work! So I'm thrilled to introduce them to you here. Hi, Nico and Candy! You’re known for the Roobee Roo board book series in Australia and New Zealand. Could - [Claudia Rueda's Smushkins burst into the world!](https://jannaco.co/claudia-ruedas-smushkins-burst-into-the-world/) - Oops, that's just Bloo, riding on their scooter! I meant to introduce you to ALL the Smushkins. Leo, Opie, Ook, Dog, Tippi, Iona, Puff, Ki, Moe... and yes, Bloo: The Smushkins are good friends with each other. Right now, they're busy with something important. They have some strict qualifications for this house, though. It needs: - ["What's Beneath the Surface" -- Interview with Joe Latham about Haru: Fall](https://jannaco.co/whats-beneath-the-surface-interview-with-joe-latham-about-haru-fall/) - Joe Latham's gorgeous middle grade fantasy graphic novel Haru: Fall, the final volume in his Haru trilogy, just came out from Andrews McMeel last month. I love talking to Joe about his creative process because he thinks deeply about his story's themes (and he's a process nerd like many other comics creators!). I hope you - ["Delicious and Illicit": An Interview With Artist Sarah Cathcart Anderson](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-artist-sarah-cathcart-anderson/) - Sarah Cathcart Anderson is a writer and illustrator drawn to the "delicious and illicit" -- I love the swings between whimsy and eerieness in her work. Learn more about her in the interview below (and check out her beautiful art!) What books did you especially love as a kid? Why do you think you loved them - [Interview with Briana Lawrence, author of The Essential Manga Guide](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-briana-lawrence-author-of-the-essential-manga-guide/) - Today is publication day for Briana Lawrence's The Essential Manga Guide, a "must-have guide" on the history and legacy of manga. It's an entertaining and personal look at the impact of fifty outstanding manga titles and their creators, as well as great recommendations of what to read next. I recently interviewed Briana about the process - [MY DAY WITH MOM by Rae Crawford](https://jannaco.co/my-day-with-mom-by-rae-crawford/) - Rae Crawford's early reader My Day With Mom just came out from Holiday House this month! It's a real-life tribute to her mom. (Handy reminder: Mother's Day is on May 12, 2024!) Rae had this to say about the book: "I conceived of My Day with Mom as a love letter to the days I - [Learn Manga With Misako](https://jannaco.co/learn-manga-with-misako/) - I recently caught up with Misako Rocks! to chat about her newest release, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters, which came out from Quarto Kids in April 2024. Misako has been teaching kids to draw manga and anime for at least ten years. During the pandemic, she started Learn Manga with Misako, her online school - [HARU by Joe Latham](https://jannaco.co/haru-by-joe-latham/) - Joe Latham's gorgeous middle grade fantasy graphic novel Haru just came out from Andrews McMeel a few months ago: In their review of Haru, Publishers Weekly said: "Latham sets this dazzling work in a Tolkeinesque world, employing clever pen and ink drawings awash in luminous colors to deliver a cliffhanger ending that will have readers - [Next Stop by Debbie Fong](https://jannaco.co/next-stop-debbie-fong/) - Debbie Fong's new book, Next Stop, is now available!! If you're looking for the next heart-tugging, hilarious, slow burn middle grade graphic novel to read, this is it. It's racked up multiple starred reviews: "Remarkable." – The Horn Book "Poignant" and "profound." – Kirkus Reviews "Weird and wonderful." – The Bulletin of Children's Books "Gut-wrenching" - [Interview With Author Linda Booth Sweeney](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-author-linda-booth-sweeney/) - You’re a children’s book writer with a focus on systems thinking and nature. Could you tell us a little bit about where this comes from? Why are you so passionate about these themes? I reference systems thinking a lot so here’s a quick explanation: Systems thinking is an approach to learning, decision making and design - [Comics Artist Ash Szymanik on Their Creative Process](https://jannaco.co/comics-artist-ash-szymanik-creative-process/) - Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? Hi! I’m Ash Szymanik, and I’m a New York based illustrator, colorist, and comics artist. I’ve been drawing all my life and I’ve always had a huge love for comics and illustration, but I didn’t really consider - [The Steps to Creating a Graphic Novel: Andi Watson on PUNYCORN](https://jannaco.co/steps-to-creating-a-graphic-novel-andi-watson-punycorn/) - The day has come! PUNYCORN has arrived. Who is PUNYCORN, you ask? He's just the sweetest, bravest little can-do unicorn in the land of Carbuncle! Who takes on evil Sir Ogre with the help of Wheeze the allergic dragon! And P'oo the dung beetle with the strength of a thousand men! Not to mention the - [Teacher-cartoonist David Rickert on PIZZA, PICKLES, AND APPLE PIE](https://jannaco.co/teacher-cartoonist-david-rickert-on-pizza-pickles-and-apple-pie/) - On Oct. 31st your book, PIZZA, PICKLES, AND APPLE PIE came out from Kane Press – congrats!!! Tell us about the book. It’s a non-fiction middle grade graphic novel that tells the history of everyday foods in a fun, lively way. You're a high school English teacher, and you're also a cartoonist. How long have - [Linda Booth Sweeney and Ariel Rutland on APART TOGETHER](https://jannaco.co/linda-booth-sweeney-and-ariel-rutland-apart-together-interview/) - On Oct. 17th Balzer & Bray released your book, APART, TOGETHER – congrats!!! Tell us about the book. Where did the idea come from? LINDA: "I can remember the exact moment this book idea showed up. It was during COVID, every open spot in my house was filled with someone online, either working or taking - [Elizabeth Jancewicz and Eric Stevenson on HOW TO COMPLETELY LOSE YOUR MIND](https://jannaco.co/elizabeth-jancewicz-and-eric-stevenson-on-how-to-completely-lose-your-mind/) - Tell me a bit about yourselves. You’re a married couple who collaborate on all your creative work. How did you start working together? What is your creative collaboration like? ERIC: We started working together shortly after we started dating, actually. We were friends for a while, and then that became a relationship, and then I - [Steve Metzger and Brian Schatell Spill the Secrets on BUMBLE BROTHERS: THE NOT-SO-SECRET CLUBHOUSE](https://jannaco.co/steve-metzger-and-brian-schatell-on-bumble-brothers-not-so-secret/) - On Oct. 10th, 2023, you’re launching book 2 in the BUMBLE BROTHERS series: THE NOT-SO-SECRET CLUBHOUSE – congrats!!! Tell us about the series, and then about this specific book. Where did the idea come from? (I hope it’s not a secret!) STEVE: The Bumble Brothers began as “The Duh Brothers” when a Junior High School - [Artist Spotlight: Katie Risor](https://jannaco.co/artist-spotlight-katie-risor/) - Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? I grew up in San Antonio, Texas. My family has been in Texas for many generations, and we have a place in the hill country that has been in the family for over 100 years. So having - [How to Break Down a Comics Page: Josh Smeaton's Process](https://jannaco.co/how-to-break-down-a-comics-page-josh-smeatons-process/) - I love reading and watching different comics creators' process at all different stages of producing a graphic novel. You might think there would be certain "best practices," but what I've found is that there is huge variation in how people tackle the process! Josh Smeaton is working on a graphic novel called Woodland Hills with - [THE DEEP!: An Interview with Lindsey Leigh](https://jannaco.co/the-deep-interview-lindsey-leigh/) - Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? Hi, I’m Lindsey Leigh! I’m originally from Maryland and I currently live in Boston, Massachusetts. I grew up in a suburb between Washington D.C and Baltimore and my parents would often take me to the Smithsonian National - [UNACCOMPANIED: An Interview with Tracy White](https://jannaco.co/unaccompanied-interview-tracy-white/) - Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? I’m from NYC and still live here. I don’t know that I ever decided to become an artist. I’ve just always wanted to draw and tell stories. On June 20th, 2023 your book, UNACCOMPANIED: STORIES OF BRAVE - [MY DAY WITH DAD: An Interview with Rae Crawford](https://jannaco.co/my-day-with-dad-interview-rae-crawford/) - Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? My name is Rae Crawford! I’m a biracial full-time designer by day and freelance illustrator by night. I’m from the most mysterious regions of the Chicagoland suburbs. When I’m not at my day job, I’m working on - [MY DAY WITH DAD by Rae Crawford published today!](https://jannaco.co/my-day-with-dad-by-rae-crawford-published-today/) - Congrats, Rae Crawford, on the publication of MY DAY WITH DAD! Games, kites, a bike ride, and mac and cheese–it’s fun to spend a day with Dad. First-graders can read this Level G story on their own! A day with Dad is a day packed with fun! Eating too many pancakes is just the beginning. - [Kirkus Reviews: UNACCOMPANIED by Tracy White](https://jannaco.co/kirkus-reviews-unaccompanied-by-tracy-white/) - From Kirkus Reviews: "A documentary-style account dramatizes the situations of many teen asylum seekers. Spare, striking, black-and-white illustrations portray five teens fleeing dangerous situations and making hazardous journeys to the U.S.... This fast-paced, relatable work is informative and enlightening, treating its subjects with respect." Click to read more. - [WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Gibson & Rori Acquired by Andrews McMeel](https://jannaco.co/wuthering-heights-graphic-novel-acquired-by-andrews-mcmeel/) - In Gibson and Rori’s creative graphic novel adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS, set among the fairies and ghosts of 18th century English moors, young genderqueer Heathcliff uses his self-made fortune to rekindle the bond with his childhood love, Cathy. But in seeking revenge against the wealthy families that tore them apart, he sets a terrible tragedy - [Fall 2021 Deal Announcements](https://jannaco.co/fall-2021-deal-announcements/) - 50 States in 45 Days: How to Be in a Band, Go on Tour, and Completely Lose Your Mind by Elizabeth Jancewicz and Eric Stevenson Graphic Novel Memoir In this autobiographical comic, a young couple in a small band attempt to break a world record on an epic road trip through the lesser-known corners of - [Fall 2021 Good news](https://jannaco.co/fall-2021-good-news/) - BOUNCE BACK is out -- great review in SLJ! "This story hits all the middle school sweet spots—friendship struggles, bullying, popularity, and awkward crushes.... Though this book will have special appeal to manga readers, the universal story and engaging art will delight a wide range of middle schoolers." – School Library Journal Bounce Back just - [Children's Graphic Novels 101](https://jannaco.co/childrens-graphic-novels-101/) - Very early this Thursday morning, I was supposed to be getting up and going to the airport to fly to Las Vegas for the Nevada SCBWI conference. I was very excited about this. It was going to be my first time visiting Las Vegas. It was going to be my first official public appearance as - [Interview with Serena Phu](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-serena-phu/) - Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? I was born and raised in central Connecticut with my parents and brother, all of whom enjoy art in some capacity (my brother is currently a hobby artist, and when I was younger my mother would often - [Jennifer Holm Interview](https://jannaco.co/jennifer-holm-interview/) - Jennifer Holm is the best-selling and award-winning co-creator of the Baby Mouse, Squish, and Sunny Side Up graphic novel series, and she's also the Newbery Honor winning author of numerous middle grade novels like Our Only May Amelia, The Fourteenth Goldfish, and Turtle in Paradise. In this interview for Kids Comics Unite, we focus on - [Interview with Andi Watson](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-andi-watson/) - Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? I’m from Kippax, a small town near Leeds in the north of England. I grew up close to streams and a wood and split my time between being active and ‘laking out’ (playing with friends) and staying - [Interview with Debbie Fong](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-debbie-fong/) - Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? My name is Debbie Fong. I grew up in the New Jersey suburbs, went to college in Boston, and moved to NYC in 2012 to start my first real job as a graphic designer at a small - [Interview with Elizabeth Jancewicz](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-elizabeth-jancewicz/) - Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? I grew up in Northern Quebec with a family of artists. My parents always made sure to have lots of art and craft supplies readily available and were very encouraging. The dramatic snowy landscapes around me and - [Interview with Duachaka Her](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-duachaka-her/) - Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? I am a Hmong-American cartoonist and illustrator from Wausau, Wisconsin. My whole life, I have been surrounded by art. When I was little, my older siblings and cousins drew. I read a lot of Japanese manga and - [Remind Yourself of Your Mission](https://jannaco.co/remind-yourself-of-your-mission/) - There's a lot of fear swirling around out there, and it's not irrational. We're facing a silent, deadly virus that is causing health systems to collapse, and the entire global economy is in a deep freeze from which it may be difficult to recover. Even if you're a naturally optimistic person, you may still be - [Interview with Matt Loux](https://jannaco.co/interview-with-matt-loux/) - Tell me a bit about yourself. Where are you from? How did you decide to become an artist? My name is Matt Loux. I’m from Eastern Connecticut originally, but I have been a New Yorker since 1997. I wanted to become an artist at a pretty early age. 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By age 15, she began selling her artwork - [Damon Lehrer](https://jannaco.co/damon-lehrer/) - Damon LehrerBorn in Boston in 1967, Damon Lehrer attended Amherst College and apprenticed to sculptor Philip Grausman in Connecticut. He traveled in Eastern Europe and lived in London during the 90s, then taught art at schools including the Rhode Island School of Design, Boston University, and Lesley University. In 2010 he started the Boston Figurative - [Elizabeth Jancewicz](https://jannaco.co/elizabeth-jancewicz/) - Elizabeth JancewiczElizabeth grew up in remote northern Quebec where she developed her love of natural landscapes and wild animals, which greatly influence her paintings. She spends much of her time touring the country with her husband Eric in their band Pocket Vinyl, where she creates large fantastical oil paintings on stage while Eric sings and - [David Pierce](https://jannaco.co/david-pierce/) - David PierceDave Pierce is an Author/Illustrator from the Northwest. He re-discovered his passion for telling stories when he taught reading alongside his wife in the same Elementary classroom. Shortly after, he gained his certification to teach Art (K-12) and dove into the kidlit world via SCBWI. He is motivated by the “Ah-Hah!” moments that come - [Duachaka Her](https://jannaco.co/duachaka-her/) - Duachaka HerDuachaka Her is a Hmong-American cartoonist and illustrator from Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a BFA in Entertainment Design and concentration in Comics and Sequential Art. She creates graphic novels, illustrates picture books, and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators organization. What is your - [Ash Szymanik](https://jannaco.co/ash-szymanik/) - Ash SzymanikHi, I’m Ash! I’m a queer Los Angeles based artist who makes all sorts of neat stuff. I have a BFA in Traditional Animation from Pratt Institute, and work as a designer, illustrator, and comics artist/writer. 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He works primarily with pen and ink, and colors either digitally or with watercolor. His clients include Okayplayer.com, Random House, and VOX Media. In his free time he watches highlights of PRIDE FC and K1 Championships, or collects reference photos from Pinterest and photo books. - [Ariel Rutland](https://jannaco.co/ariel-rutland/) - Ariel RutlandAriel Rutland is an award-winning designer and illustrator whose work focuses on themes of nature, curiosity, humor, and beauty in everyday objects. She grew up in a cozy central New Jersey suburb down the street from a great big house with a pond. Many weekends of her childhood were spent strolling the neighborhood with - [Desi St. Amant](https://jannaco.co/desi-st-amant/) - Desi St. AmantDesi is a Latinx writer based in Southern California. As a child, she spent her free time climbing trees, chasing chickens, and exploring the lush foliage of her grandparents’ backyard while replaying scenes from her favorite movies. 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Tak has also won awards - [Olivia Li](https://jannaco.co/olivia-li/) - Olivia LiOlivia Li is a cartoonist, multidisciplinary artist, and organizer based in Queens, NY. She’s particularly interested in telling coming-of-age and self-discovery stories of queer, POC protagonists, and portrayals of lived experiences of mental illness. Her comics dive into this focus through magic, myth, and the lives of urban ambiverts. She has edited two indie - [Nico and Candy Robertson](https://jannaco.co/nico-and-candy-robertson/) - Nico and Candy RobertsonHi, we’re Nico and Candy Robertson, a husband-and-wife creative duo who have been making things together since 2000, when we first met in high school art class. We are graphic, toy, and garden designers originally from New Zealand and Hong Kong, but now living on a thickly forested hill near Ballarat, Australia. - [Jenny Fine](https://jannaco.co/jenny-fine/) - Jenny FineJenny Fine is a Brooklyn-based illustrator and designer. She got her start in Los Angeles doing posters and merchandise for comedians. Her work can be seen on television (Room 104, I <3 You America, Children’s Hospital), on the web (Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, Dreamworks TV), and in editorial (Vice). 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